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quiet vs muted

muted vs quiet

quiet is a noun but muted is not a noun.

quiet and muted both are adjectives.

quiet is a verb but muted is not a verb.

quiet is an adverb but muted is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
quiet Yes Yes Yes Yes
muted No Yes No No
As adjectives, quiet and muted are synonyms defined as:
  • quiet and muted: in a softened tone
Other synonyms of quiet include hushed, subdued.
quiet (noun) muted (noun)
a disposition free from stress or emotion
the absence of sound
a period of calm weather
an untroubled state; free from disturbances
quiet (adjective) muted (adjective)
free of noise or uproar; or making little if any sound being or made softer or less loud or clear
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity in a softened tone
(of the sun) characterized by a low level of surface phenomena, such as sunspots
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
in a softened tone
not showy or obtrusive
quiet (verb) muted (verb)
make calm or still
become quiet or quieter
quiet (adverb) muted (adverb)
with little or no activity or no agitation (`quiet' is a nonstandard variant for `quietly')
Difference between quiet and muted

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